Classic Poem

Oh! hear the wailing cry,
The wretched slave complains,
His brother's hand deep wrong inflicts,
And binds in galling chains.

With scoffs that brother sees
Those chains his body bind,
And draws the more debasing cords
Around the immortal mind.

Oh, melt those flinty hearts,
Strong prejudice remove,
And teach thy paler children, Lord,
Thy sable sons to love.